Jacob Palmer That's easily the best comment I've ever gotten. Kudos.

How many HP? How does the interior materials feel? Some are saying they are cheaper compared to a4, a5.

Dan, thanks a lot! It was bittersweet that that A3 came to us with explicit instructions to not drive it... maybe we should have broken that rule ;)

OfficialAudiMV Am considering an A3. Which one is it that sells for around 30K?

+Richard Holmes A3 1.8T FWD would be best bet, at $36,100 (canada)

+OfficialAudiMV i have a thought, in India th audi A3 sedan comes ina 2.0 TDI but it makes around 150 BHp only. Why so?

+OfficialAudiMV i mean i have a question not thought. i was an error but pls answer my question

+Vicariously Thru-Kay Thanks. I like the part about ''FWD'', east central Utah to northern Utah can get some pretty bad snow storms, FWD would work well.

Thanks! Is there anything we missed that you would want to know?

resident, I really appreciate your comment - We had the car for one night and it was something of a surprise; next time I hope to have more time to plan out some interior shots, especially with the S3.

Thanks ieon!

Thanks Michael! Can't wait for us to get our hands on a 2.0T quattro so we can test drive it :)

Likewise :)

Thanks!

Thanks Charles! I'm glad you like the A3; have you signed up for your local dealership's launch party yet? Ours is April 3rd (A3 - get it?): @NdnCc3

Thanks Timbo!

Joseph, it will definitely be a choice to make! I will say that the A4 is more appropriate if you plan on having passengers constantly. Not that the A3 is too small, but the A4 is really a grand sedan. In fact, the A4 is as big now as the old A6 used to be!

does it have daytime running lights

Yes, LED daytime running lights

Thanks Giovanni, yes - the screen is standard and yes, Audi will have a roof rack for it.

Ritobhash, The trunk is spring loaded so it will open up on its own much like the A4, but it is not motorized like an A8

Thank You Devin :)

Thanks!

I am buying the car today, after watching this guy, well Africa

Just caught this comment. Was this the section you were having trouble with? www.audimv.com/showroom/2015/Audi/S3/Sedan.htm Granted, the website has changed since you posted this comment, but we're still interested in making sure we didn't miss anything. Hope you've been happy with your S3 the past few months! It's a good looking car inside and out.

Dan, my understanding is that the pop-up screen is included no matter what trim or options you select. The main screen would then be the same - color and all. What's different is that the system will use a 180 watt Audi Sound System with the Concert Radio (FM/AM/CD/SAT) system. There is no Audi Music Interface to integrate with an iPod. The driver's information display behind the steering wheel (between the gauges) would be monochrome, probably white or red. The MMI control panel by the shift lever would not include the touch interface on the selection wheel; the function toggles would be the same. There would be no Audi Connect online services. To recap: + Premium Trim = basic system. + Premium Plus Trim = adds Audi Music Interface (and other stuff like Cold Weather Pkg, et cetera). + Prestige Trim = includes Premium and Premium Plus, adds Navigation Plus system and Bang & Olufsen audio (and more...). If you want to add Navigation as an option (but don't want the Prestige trim): > Navigation Plus + Premium Trim = No Audi Connect, includes MMI Touch system, color driver information display. > Navigation Plus + Premium Plus = Includes Audi Connect, MMI Touch, color driver display. > If you get Prestige, you get it all and then some. Make sense?

Thanks so much OfficialAudiMV that is an incredibly clear description, makes sense. You guys must be paying attention to the Audi tech training for your dealership. (it also sounds really good in terms of what I might be looking for when my lease is up)

Ooh! I found it!

yoyoluc, it is the same basic platform (when you strip it down to the engine block) so the performance is similar, but the engine is built with different parts and tuning, so it drives differently. I'm glad to hear you like your current car - you can let us know any time you would like to make a switch.

Jerry, I don't think the temperature of Southern California could match the Middle East, but I did let the car sit in the sun for quite some time in about 80 degree temperature and the AC cooled the cabin down to my preferred temperature in adequate time. If you get the chance, try it out and let us know what you think!

Fabian, yes - all of our vehicles use premium gasoline (unless they're a clean-diesel, of course!). The reason for this is because most of our engines are turbo- or super-charged and the engines respond better to the higher octane. In fact, some of our more adventurous clients have modified their cars to run on 100+ octane racing fuel and you would be surprised how much extra juice is available from the same motor. Both of the A3 engines available (1.8T and 2.0T) will be turbocharged and they will be available in the next few weeks. Our official launch party is on April 3rd (A3 - get it?) and you are certainly invited! RSVP or look at inventory here: goo.gl/xctplv

Thanks Pawel, let us know if we can help you when you're ready to trade up your Passat! www.AudiMV.com

The A3 has Chestnut Brown seats as an option. The Velvet Beige is not unfortunately!

Ariful, thanks for the compliment. Yes, the A3 is available with a backup camera and front & rear audible sensors on the Premium Plus and Prestige trim levels. If you get a Premium Plus you must add the "Driver Assistance Package", which also includes the Audi Side Assist system (warns you if you're changing lanes into another vehicle in your blind spot). On the Prestige trim the rearview camera is standard.

Alvin, first of all, is that a Corgi wearing a Ruff? I both love Corgis (I have one) and love puns. That just made my day. Ok, on to your question - I don't think I would advise a 6' tall passenger in the back of an A3 for anything more than a short trip. The better configuration is to let the tall person drive and the shorter person sit in the back.

Ah I see, thank you for your reply :D

Thanks Mark!

I hear that - price is tricky when you start building an über clean-machine. Frankly, I would be worried less about reliability - we've had the Q5 hybrid on the road now a while, so it won't be a cold start on the hybrid concept. Making a plug-in hybrid is more about battery than it is about motor, really - and the system is really very simple. I'm a little more concerned about the fun factor. How about a stickshift, quattro, TDI clean-diesel A3, with a hybrid assist (like the Le Mans cars)? Oh wait, I just described an $60,000 A3 ;)

Whoa - all of that code was supposed to read "uber" with an umlaut. Yikes.

mphil, yes - the Premium trim includes Bluetooth (and streaming audio). Yes, Siri will work, however you would still need to press the home button on your iPhone to activate it. Siri's voice will stream through your speakers and you can reply commands through the vehicle's built in microphone.

Thanks! I have been with Audi since oh, about a decade ago. I have seen the product (and the company) take a complete 180-degree turnaround. What was once a mid-level economy car has now become the hottest product on the road. While that's all fine and well for the marketing department, the reality is that sweeping changes have been made in the product quality department. A lot of the little issues (like buttons peeling off) are now non-existent and the big issues (like my turbo exploded) have been crushed. I can't say what an A3 is going to look like 8 years from now, but I can tell you what a 2005 / 2006 looks like, which is when Audi really jumped up a rung. We still sell those as used cars (when we can get our hands on them) and they're still running great. That being said, the magic ingredient in making your car last is proper maintenance. Follow the Audi service guide to the letter, and don't be afraid to show your A3 a little extra love (everyone loves being pampered). Use premium fuel and keep it clean and topped up with fluids - should be no problem. Hope that helps!

Tanay, do you mean displacement liters or fuel capacity liters? The TDI will be a 2.0 liter (displacement) engine, similar to the 2.0TDI that was previously available on the last-generation A3 Sportback.

Laurent, thanks for the comment! Yes, the A4 has a bit more space, but I believe in Belgium they offer the new A3 as a sportback already? Another option is the Audi A4 Allroad, which might also be a good fit for you. :)

thank you for your reply, i have some time to decide (until June). I love the sporty looks of the A3 Sedan, they already do sell them over here :-)

Jerome Dye no but the A4 is

The EPA estimates are 24 City / 33 Highway / 27 Combined. The only difference for the 1.8T is 23 City.

wow not bad. that's awesome thanks!

rkhrahmani, as I understand it, the circuit boards/modules for the 4G are fundamentally different so it will likely be an action item for when the Q5 goes through a complete redesign. However, the good news is that the new MMI system has an upgradeable architecture that allows for enhancements over time (such as faster processors, memory, other chipsets) so that the technology will adapt faster, even if the models don't change as often.

OfficialAudiMV Thank you much for the detailed answer. You are fantastic.

Hi Timeless, thanks for the questions. First, I can relate to the GTI - I used to drive a 2011 Audi A3 (Sportback) which was pretty much the same shape as the GTI. When I get in and out of the new A3 it feels very reminiscent of my old A3; the space feels similar. Now, I'm not very tall by comparison - but at 5' 8" I'm quite comfortable in the back but if you feel comfortable at 6' 4" in your GTI I think you'll be fine in the A3 for short-distances. Might not be fun for a road trip the length of California. Second, the Premium Plus comes with the 10-spoke RS-design wheel with a 225/40 all-season tire, which is the upgrade from the 17" 5-spoke wheel that comes on the Premium trim. Those are the only two wheel options as of now.

OfficialAudiMV Thanks for taking your time and responding my question. I will probably wait to buy till they come up with better options. Till then I will be satisfied with my GTI.

Nikolas Vrahimis it’s standard!

Unfortunately that is reserved for the A6 / A7 / A8 platforms.

Thetlm, still waiting on EPA testing to get estimates (As a 2015 model its a little ahead of the automotive calendar). I would guess similar stats from the 1.8T used in sister products to the Audi A3, who are getting 26 City and 36 Highway.

Pricing varies throughout Europe, but in the UK for instance, a very well equipped 3-door A3 hatch comes out to be about 32,095.00 GBP ($54,421.83). You can build your own European available A3 on audi.co.uk

Nope, Audi Mission Viejo!

Dea, unfortunately, the demand for a manual transmission among American drivers is small due to the fact that the majority of the population does not know how to drive a manual transmission. We haven't heard anything about the possibility of a manual being offered state-side, but we will let you know if anything changes.

augenblick, Yes, the A3 is launching April 3rd (A3 - get it?). You can join us for our launch party and to test drive it here: goo.gl/xctplv

derouen, That's a pretty loaded question, but I'll give it a shot! I would say that Audi's first and foremost challenge is supply. If you look at BMW, Mercedes, Lexus, or any of the other high-end import brands, they all have very full pipelines of cars; they sell something like 300,000+ cars per year and some have very few model variations, which means that there's a ton of selection for anyone who stumbles upon the dealership lot. Audi has A LOT of model variations in its lineup (so many of the models don't even make it to the United States!) and a pipeline of about 100,000+ cars per year, which restricts supply pretty considerably. Since the United States is huge (really huge), there's a lot of ground to cover and a lot of cars to distribute; LA doesn't always get the lions' share - and I know Audi has been focusing on eating up some market share in some other major US cities recently. So while the West Coast was once celebrating competitive inventories of what continues to be a very hot product, now the inventory may be a little thinner than it used to be - we keep selling them and they're not always being replenished as fast. As you can imagine, its hard to tell an American car buyer (who is notoriously "now, now, now" impulsive) that they have to order and wait 90 days for a German car when the lot down the street has 22 acres of cars. I can say that from what I've observed and heard since the A3 has been getting close to release is that Audi is planning to take the West Coast by storm with this thing. In fact, we're already gearing our website up with the inventory we're expecting in the next few weeks: goo.gl/46z4Im. Hope that answers your question?

Thank you so much, answered my question... maybe ill drive by one day

For the A4, the chip is what it is, but the A3 is the first to have a chip that can be swapped out at a later date for resolution enhancement. Remember though, the screen is made for just reference in navigation - unfortunately not up there like an iPad's clarity. Hope that helps!

I am purchasing the Audi 2015 when it is shipped to the USA , nor the 2013

I meant to write 2014 not 2013. The Google maps I use on my mobile is also reference point n but looks so much sharper and usable than the A3 I saw last week. Both uses the same Google maps though they is a big difference between my mobile, a standalone and the A3s. The last two looks awful.

I meant to write that I will purchase the Audi A4 2015 Model when it is shipped over to the USA later on in July. Nor the 2014 model.

Wazza, I'm guessing by your use of the term 'petrol' that you're not in the United States like we are? I can't speak to what will be offered globally, but you can see the US variants that will be offered here: goo.gl/xctplv. As for the chrome and LEDs taillights (and daytime running lights), they are standard on the A3 for us (included in the "Premium" trim). The car we used was slightly upgraded with "Premium Plus", but it did not include the S-Line package. The only way to get S-Line is to get the "Prestige" trim, which is an $8,800 add to the base price. Hope that helps!

OfficialAudiMV Yes I'm not in USA, but in the UK. Here in the UK the main trim levels are SE, Sport and Sline. The difference between Sline and the rest is most notably, Xenon plus headlights with LED front and rear, Daytime running lights, chrome trims and tailpipe and sline embossed leather interior with sline flat bottom steering wheel. Also the exterior body styling is changed with a much sportier look with sportier front and rear bumpers and side skirts. So the differences are quite notable. I'm curious to know, if this comes as standard in the Premium trim in USA, what extra do you get for SLine? I actually have the new A3 Sportback Sline and love it. Thanks! :)

I hope it's soon; I have pretty high expectations! I know Audi is very busy right now coordinating the launch of the A3 Sedan and the S3 will probably get to us closer toward the end of Summer / Fall. Unfortunately, we're a dealership in Mission Viejo and as you can imagine all of the press publications get first grab on the new stuff. Now that I think about it, why is that? Shouldn't the people you buy your car from be the experts? Hmm...

OfficialAudiMV Cool. Just checked out the A3 in KC and can't wait for the S3 to arrive.

Martino, we are having a launch party / ride & drive at our dealership on the 3rd of April but the A3s will start trickling in before then. In fact, if you look at our site you will see the inventory we are expecting any day: goo.gl/xctplv. Do be sure to submit your interest using the form to be invited to the party!

KalT, the 170hp option is really not meant to be "sporty" - that's why the 220hp version is the only option with quattro all-wheel drive. I think the choice was to give entry-level buyers (say, a 16-year old teenage girl getting her first car from her parents) a reliable car that she and her friends would approve of. If that same young lady had been go-kart racing since age three and spends regular time on the racetrack I think her parents might bump her up to the 220hp / quattro version ;) As for the interior / rear seat space I can't say that it's voluminous by any stretch of the imagination and I would say it's accurate to call it a 2+2. I'm a pretty average dimension guy (5' 8", ~160 lb) and I fit in there comfortably, but not as luxuriously as in an A4.

OfficialAudiMV That is one lucky 16-year old girl... getting an Audi for her first car. My first car was a 1993 toyota corolla and I was the happiest man on earth. There goes my pride D:

Systolic120mmHg Toyota is a unsafe piece of shit. It already cause so many people death n get fined $1.2Billon. Now toyota announce recalls every year HA HA HA Toyota

It's ok mate, I'm still alive!

Catherine, no word yet; I just hope they're going to bring us the 74 mpg Audi A3 1.6L TDI "ultra". That would be awesome! More news as it breaks :)

Cullen, none for the United States yet, I'm afraid.

No sugar-coating it: you're probably right. While I would say a 6'2" driver and passenger would be fine in the front seats, the 6'+ passengers riding in the back at the same time may not be as happy. If you think that four people will constantly riding around in the car, you may consider an A4 (which we're running a $299/mo lease special on - see details & inventory: goo.gl/1X2ide) as it is longer and more spacious in the back. If you want to see more about the A4 you can watch our video on it: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pMCVitST3cuqqHU.html. However, if you think that your son will be driving 95% of the time by himself and 5% of the time with one or more friends, I think they could make it work.

Thank you very much for your honesty and suggestion.